Daktronics director granted 6,594 restricted shares

Daktronics director John Patrick Friel received a restricted stock grant that will vest in August 2027, increasing his direct holdings to 84,223 shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DAKTRONICS INC (symbol: DAKT) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Friel John Patrick reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) reported that director John Patrick Friel received an annual equity compensation grant of 6,594 shares of Common Stock on September 17, 2026. The award was made under the Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan and is in the form of restricted stock.

The restricted stock award vests on August 23, 2027 and is subject to forfeiture provisions. After this grant, Friel directly holds 84,223 shares of Daktronics common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 6,594 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Friel John Patrick

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	6,594	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 84,223 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents annual equity compensation in the form of a grant of restricted stock made under the Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan. The award vests on August 23, 2027 and is subject to certain forfeiture provisions.

Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 6,594 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares owned after transaction: 84,223 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock grant 6,594 shares Annual equity compensation grant on September 17, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Reported for the September 17, 2026 restricted stock grant

Shares owned after transaction 84,223 shares Direct holdings of John Patrick Friel after the grant

Vesting date August 23, 2027 Vesting date for the restricted stock award subject to forfeiture

Key Terms

restricted stock, 2025 Stock Incentive Plan, forfeiture provisions

3 terms

restricted stock financial

"in the form of a grant of restricted stock made under the Daktronics"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

2025 Stock Incentive Plan financial

"made under the Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan"

forfeiture provisions financial

"The award vests on August 23, 2027 and is subject to certain forfeiture provisions"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Daktronics (DAKT) report for John Patrick Friel?

Daktronics reported that director John Patrick Friel received an annual equity compensation grant of 6,594 shares of Common Stock on September 17, 2026, in the form of restricted stock under the Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan.

How many Daktronics (DAKT) shares does John Patrick Friel hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, John Patrick Friel directly holds 84,223 shares of Daktronics common stock, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the Daktronics (DAKT) restricted stock grant to John Patrick Friel a purchase for cash?

No. The filing shows a grant/award acquisition of 6,594 shares at a reported price of $0.00 per share, representing annual equity compensation rather than a cash purchase in the market.

When do John Patrick Friel’s restricted Daktronics (DAKT) shares vest?

The filing states that the restricted stock award to John Patrick Friel vests on August 23, 2027 and is subject to certain forfeiture provisions.

Is John Patrick Friel’s Daktronics (DAKT) transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, meaning this grant is not reported as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What plan governs the restricted stock grant reported by Daktronics (DAKT)?

The restricted stock grant of 6,594 shares to John Patrick Friel is made under the Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan, as described in the filing footnote.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Friel John Patrick

(Last) (First) (Middle)

201 DAKTRONICS DRIVE

(Street)

BROOKINGS SOUTH DAKOTA 57006

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DAKTRONICS INC /SD/ [ DAKT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/17/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/17/2026		A(1)		6,594(1)	A	$0	84,223	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents annual equity compensation in the form of a grant of restricted stock made under the Daktronics, Inc. 2025 Stock Incentive Plan. The award vests on August 23, 2027 and is subject to certain forfeiture provisions.

Remarks:

	/s/ John P. Friel, by Leah Kassalen, attorney-in-fact, pursuant to a POA filed herewith	09/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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